Small Fireplace Needs Stove

KenH

I'm having a terrible time trying to find a stove to fit in to a small 60's style fireplace. An insert one would be preferable but any will do at this point.

Any inserts I have seen would require the sides (where the poker is) to be filled in to make it flush. While a standalone would need the side walls of the fireplace to be straightened.

Has anyone any suggestions?

Here's the details.

Height: 55cm
Width: 40cm tapering to 25cm at the back
Depth: 24.5cm
Hearth front: 25cm

Thanks.

One shot on kill

Are you talking just where the tiles are and you obviously want to keep the stone work

KenH

Yes. I'd like to be able to slot a stove in to that hole with the least disturbance possible.
You can see the front of the hearth tiles curves up.....which reduces the depth it can accommodate.

paddy147

KenH wrote: »

Yes. I'd like to be able to slot a stove in to that hole with the least disturbance possible.
You can see the front of the hearth tiles curves up.....which reduces the depth it can accommodate.

Just ripp out the old fire place and mantle piece and install a nice big multi fuel insert stove.


Thats what I did.

Short term pain for long term gain.;):)

KenH

Might end up having to do that. Hopefully not. The room isn't that large so a small fireplace should do it.

paddy147

KenH wrote: »

Might end up having to do that. Hopefully not. The room isn't that large so a small fireplace should do it.

Stovax and Stanley make small inset stoves for fireplaces like the one above.

http://www.stovax.com/builtintothewallfires/builtinfires/built_in_wood__multi-fuel/riva_40.aspx




I went for a large Stovax Riva 66,after deciding to demolish the old sh!tty 1970s style open fireplace and buld a new flush fit fireplace instead.

I also had the hearth recessed into the floor too,for a clean flowing look.I burn briquettes and logs in it.Toasty warm,but the house is also very well insualted throughout,so this helps alot.:)

Deep Thought

Bought one from Maynooth Fireplaces, its an insert one

not sure of sizes but they are very good. We burn logs, peat etc..

Just for heat, no backboiler

meercat

paddy147 wrote: »

I also had the hearth recessed into the floor too,for a clean flowing look.

never noticed that before despite seeing pics before
nice job paddy

Tom Joad

http://www.dc-logs.com/index.php?p=1_7_NON-BOILER-STOVES

Think this one might tick the box for you - have one of these and am delighted with it.

paddy147

meercat wrote: »

never noticed that before despite seeing pics before
nice job paddy

Thanks.
Myself and the builder thought it would keep in tow with the clean flowing look of the house and the open plan style.

Also no trip hazzards for me or the kids too.;)

KenH

Thanks for all the replies. Given me something to think about.

paddy147

KenH wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies. Given me something to think about.

Take a trip to Lamartine Fireplaces in Balymount or Heating Distributors in Finglas.


http://www.heating-distributors.ie/solid-stoves.php


http://www.lamartine-fireplaces.com/lamartinefireplaces/Main/Home.htm



They both have large showrooms with working examples of various stoves.

This way you can see the stoves in the flesh and feel the heat off them.

paddy147

Both places mentioned above sell this Stovax Riva 40.

Multi fuel Small insert stove.

http://www.lamartine-fireplaces.com/lamartinefireplaces/Main/Stove_Stovax_Riva40Insert.htm